If you want something that is comfortable and dense, Kangmining has everything except being expensive. More than 2,000 yuan

If you want good density and moderate price, Paredin has good density but slightly less comfortable.

If you want cheap and cost-effective, Minbaokang only costs 5 yuan. Six hundred, cost-effective leverage

Anti-mite bedding is quite expensive, at least for working-class people, and those who buy anti-mite bedding are families who have dust mite allergies in their families. The expectations were high and the price was not low, so it was difficult to choose.

Summarize some basic principles for choosing anti-mite bedding, and how to distinguish between good and bad anti-mite bedding.

Basic principles:

1. The principle of effect first

(Buy to prevent allergies, this is the original intention of buying. When buying anti-mite bedding, you must Don’t forget your original intention) If the effect is not good, the money will be wasted. So what if the comfort is good?

As for the professional anti-mite bedding currently on the market, there are not many products that are both comfortable and anti-mite efficient. There are one or two brands that can do it, but the price is already over 2,000. .

There is only one indicator to measure the effectiveness of anti-mite bedding: density.

The size of individual live mites is between 100-500 microns, and the fine dust particles formed by the corpse feces produced by the reproduction of dust mites are the strongest allergens. Most of these particles are between 10-50 microns, so whether the anti-mite effect is good or not depends on how many of these fine particles the anti-mite fabric can isolate. Just isolate the mites.

So: for anti-mite fabrics to achieve the best effect, a gap of 10 microns is the zero point, which is greater than 10 microns. The larger the gap, the more allergens will pass through. The larger the gap, the effect will gradually decrease.

Is anti-mite bedding with a gap of 30 microns effective? There are also some that can isolate live mites and some particles larger than 30 microns. It’s just that there is a difference in effect between isolating 95% of allergens and 60% of allergens.

There are two indicators for measuring comfort: fabric breathability and fabric skin-friendliness (touch)

First of all, breathability is indeed inversely proportional to fabric density. The higher the density, The smaller the gap, the less air can pass through. But as long as it is not a waterproof fabric with a layer of TPU plastic film underneath, breathability is not a big problem.

Some merchants use fabrics with a density so that the light-transmitting holes can be easily seen with the naked eye, and then advertise that they need to leave ventilation holes for comfort. This explanation seems very 6, but in fact it cannot withstand scrutiny.

The anti-smog PM2.5 mask can filter 2.5 micron smog, and the gap is less than 2.5 micron. It can still allow people to breathe normally when made into a mask, so even if the gap in the fabric can be less than 2.5 micron, It is also breathable and will not have a big impact on the breathability of the quilt.

So as long as it is not a fabric covered with terry cloth and plastic film, there will be no big problem with breathability and comfort.

The remaining comfort evaluation indicator is the feel of the fabric, and there are indeed certain differences between brands. It is mainly determined by the process.

In this regard, woven cotton fabrics are definitely better than non-woven fabrics. But it won't be too different.

Fabric density:

1. Non-woven fabrics can achieve a density of less than 2.5 microns. Used in fields such as anti-mite and dust-proof filtration.

2. Pure cotton woven fabric is currently the best, and the gap is about 10 microns.

Palladium anti-mite material, represented by German technology, is a non-woven fabric. It is sprayed on a layer of base fabric and then sprayed with multiple layers of superfine fibers to look like a cocoon. Structure, the advantage is that the density can be very good, and the fabric structure is stable, but the process is difficult to control, and fabrics that are not well controlled will have uneven thickness. The yield rate is relatively low, coupled with expensive production equipment, high energy consumption, etc., resulting in higher costs. Generally, when it reaches more than 110 grams per square meter, the holes are basically invisible to the naked eye.

The gaps in the fabric can be reduced to less than 2.5 microns, and the fabric can be used to make anti-smog masks. Filters for high-end air purification equipment, as well as filtration equipment for certain purposes, etc. The surface is relatively rough. The softness can be made close to cotton.

Unlike German fabrics, it is currently almost impossible to achieve gaps less than 2.5 microns in warp and weft knitted fabrics (that is, our common fabric weaving methods). The most cutting-edge pure cotton textile anti-mite fabrics can probably achieve a gap of 10 microns. If the woven fabric is advertised as having a gap of only a few tenths of a micron, it should be a false mark. If 10 yarns are interwoven into one millimeter, each yarn has a diameter of 100 microns. There cannot be a gap of less than 1 micron where the interlacing is done horizontally and vertically. So you can’t listen to the merchant’s side of the story. At present, Kang Mining, which has the best density in weaving anti-mite bedding, uses 80-count yarn (the diameter of the yarn is about 100 microns), and 9.5 yarns are woven into one millimeter, and the gap can only be about 10 microns. This is probably the densest woven anti-mite fabric currently available. The weaving density of Kang Mining's fabrics is about 235 strands in the horizontal direction and 195 strands in the longitudinal direction. This is made of 80-thick yarn, which basically achieves the ultimate density.

The concept of "count" needs to be explained here:

The number of counts used for fabrics is often used to indicate their material. For example, ordinary home textiles use 40-count fabrics, and mid-range ones use 60-count fabrics. , high-end ones use 80 sticks, there are also 120 sticks, and the highest is 160 sticks. Most people think that 80 counts is the density of the fabric, but this is actually wrong. The count refers to the thickness and diameter of the yarn used for weaving.

The 30-count feels like old coarse cloth, which is thicker because the diameter of the yarn is relatively large. The larger the count, the thinner the yarn.

The diameter of the 30-count>60-count> 80 pieces＞120 pieces＞160 pieces.

Density uses a value such as 133*76 or 133*100 to measure the yarn count of the fabric. The same 80-count yarn is very sparse when made into 133*76, and very high-density when made into 235*195.

If you use 160-count yarn to make 235*195, it will become very sparse, because 235 pieces of 80-count yarn are squeezed into 1 inch (2.54 cm), which is already very tight. However, with 235 strands of 160-count yarn woven into one inch, it is still very loose, as is a piece of fabric of the same length. For yarns of the same thickness, the more yarn counts squeezed in, the better the density will be.

Does 160-count fabric have a better count and density?

This is not the case. The 160-count yarn is too thin. If it is directly woven into a 470*390 fabric, it will be very thin and very fragile. Therefore, for 160-count fabrics, usually 2 yarns are made first. 160-count gauze is twisted into one strand, commonly known as double-ply yarn. Then weave the cloth. In fact, the diameter may be a little thicker than the 80-count one. Count 80 is a relatively compromise fabric in thickness and density.

As shown in the picture: same count of yarn, same area. The more yarn you weave in, the smaller the gap will be.

So when purchasing anti-mite bedding made of woven anti-mite fabrics, please check clearly the number of fabrics and density that are marked. If there is no label, you can consult customer service. It should be at least 140*120 or more.

Making high-density fabrics does not mean having advanced machines. The key is to control the quality of cotton yarn and select high-quality long-staple cotton fibers and worsted yarns from the source. Then when weaving the fabric on the machine, we need to control the moisture content of the yarn. If the air humidity is high and the moisture content of the yarn is high, the yarn will absorb water and expand, and only 6 yarns can be woven per millimeter. Density will be greatly reduced. How to reduce the air humidity in the entire workshop and let the yarn dry? Perhaps only the manufacturer knows how to solve this problem. It can be said that the development of this kind of fabric requires starting from cotton raw materials and controlling the entire industrial chain. Then the research and development stage involves repeated trial production in small batches, and repeated proofing is required in each link, so the cost naturally goes up.

I have been working in the textile industry for many years and have been paying attention to the development of the anti-mite field. I have not entered because this industry is too niche. The Chinese people’s awareness of anti-mite bedding is very low. Until now, in many In lower-level hospitals, it is still common for allergic coughs to be treated as colds. Many primary-level doctors have no idea about dust mites, let alone anti-mite bedding. The combined annual sales volume of major domestic e-commerce platforms will not exceed 5,000 units. Most people buy anti-mite vacuum cleaners or anti-mite insecticides to prevent mites. For people with truly severe allergies, it is not a good solution.

So domestic manufacturers basically purchase foreign fabrics and then process them domestically. The result is high costs, high prices, and not friendly to the people.

Building your own equipment and doing research and development will require a greater investment. If you don’t have the capacity, the cost will be more expensive than importing. Not a good deal.

The investment in researching anti-mite fabrics is high, sales are difficult, and returns are low and will continue for a long time.

The imported pure cotton anti-full fabric that can be bought in China used to have the best density from Shengyang, with a density of about 160*135 and a protection level of about 30 microns. Although it is more expensive, it is worth buying. Kangmining fabrics are 235*195, and the density has been greatly improved. The price is slightly lower than Shengyang. For high-end anti-mite bedding, the price/performance ratio is still very high.

The comfort of fabrics woven with traditional warp and weft is generally better, and the comfort will be better than ordinary home textiles.

So even if you are not allergic, buying a set of pure cotton anti-mite bedding is better than many high-end home textiles in terms of comfort.

How to choose your own suitable anti-mite bedding?

The starting point for buying anti-mite bedding is different from buying a four-piece set of ordinary home textiles. You only need to like the colors of ordinary home textiles, they are pleasing to the eye, and the fabrics are comfortable.

Buying anti-mite bedding is mostly for family members with allergies. It is used to prevent allergic diseases, just like buying medicine, the effect must be guaranteed.

How to tell whether the anti-mite bedding you bought is good or not? There is actually a very simple method. That is, after receiving it, turn on the flashlight function of your mobile phone, or look at the bright light at home to see the light transmission of the fabric. It's completely distinguishable with the naked eye. If the light-transmitting hole is obvious and the gap is not small, then the gap should be about 100 microns. If there is a little light transmission, the gap is about 30-50 microns. For fabrics with gaps below 10 microns, it is almost invisible. There is a light hole.

The summary is: look at density, look at density, look at density.

Where to buy?

Anti-mite bedding is too niche, after all, there are few people who need it, and the price is high, so it is difficult to sell it in a store on the street or in a shopping mall. It is usually most convenient to buy online. Taobao, JD.com, and Tmall are all available.

There is no need to be superstitious about Tmall and JD.com. When Tmall’s threshold was low two years ago, small brands could enter. Now, Tmall requires trademark registration for two years, and then the number of offline stores. The brand also needs to be influential offline, and there are only limited places. Manufacturers with sales volume like anti-mites are basically out of business. Therefore, it is normal that many anti-mite beddings are not available on Tmall.

So most manufacturers can only choose Taobao to open stores at the beginning. In fact, the products are not bad. The advantage of Tmall is that more people see it, more people buy it, and sales seem to be better. Whether a product is good or not does not depend on sales volume. As long as you have the method to identify the quality of a product, you can tell the difference no matter where you buy it. If you are not satisfied, you can return it without any reason.

Another very important factor to consider is your wallet. If you have a sufficient budget and no pressure, buying the most expensive, densest, and most comfortable model for more than 2,000 yuan may be a bit pricey. People are very stressed. If your prevention only costs more than 1,000 yuan, you can only settle for the next best thing, or buy German fabrics that are slightly less comfortable, but the effect is still guaranteed.

If the budget is only 600 yuan, then choose domestically produced polyester fabrics with a density of 30 microns. Still helpful for dust mite allergies.

My hands are cramping while typing, I hope it helps everyone